Shakira

About Shakira

Colombian singer-songwriter whose 2006 hit"Hips Don't Lie" reached number one in the United States. Her major-label first album, Pies Descalzos, was released in 1995, and she earned international recognition with the song"Whenever, Wherever" in 2002.

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known mononymously as Shakira, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Shakira has been referred to as the "Queen of Latin Music" and is noted for her versatility in music. She made her recording debut under Sony Music Colombia at the age of 13. Following the commercial failure of her first two albums, Magia and Peligro, she rose to prominence in Hispanic countries with her next albums, Pies Descalzos and Dónde Están los Ladrones?. Shakira entered the English-language market with her fifth album, Laundry Service, which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. Buoyed by the international number-one singles "Whenever, Wherever" and "Underneath Your Clothes", the album propelled her reputation as a leading crossover artist. Broadcast Music, Inc., the largest music rights organization in the United States, described Shakira as a pioneer who extended the global reach of Latino singers.

Partner(s)	Antonio de la Rúa (2000–2010), Gerard Piqué (2011–present)
Other names	Shaki
Organization	Barefoot Foundation
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, philanthropist
Children	2
Years active	1990–present
Official Website	https://www.shakira.com
Born	Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, February 2, 1977, Barranquilla, Colombia

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Trivia

Her song "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" received over 500 million views and became the seventh most-watched video on YouTube. In 2016, she voiced the character Gazelle in the Disney animated film Zootopia. 

Shakira before fame

At school, she was known as the"belly dancer girl", and at the age of four, she wrote a poem called"The Crystal Rose". She went to UCLA wearing dark sunglasses and a cap so no one would stare at her.

Achievement of Shakira

Her video for"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" has received over 500 million views on YouTube, making it the seventh most popular video. She played the character Gazelle in the Disney animated film Zootopia. In 2017, she became the first artist in history to have four Spanish-language singles from the same album chart on the Billboard Hot 100.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$300 Million

Shakira family life

She revealed her relationship with Gerard Pique, a Spanish soccer player, in 2011. Milan Piqué Mebarak, the couple's first son, was born on January 22, 2013, and Sasha Piqué Mebarak, their second son, was born on January 29, 2015.

Associations of Shakira

She collaborated with fellow Colombian musician Maluma on the hit songs"Chantaje,""Clandestino", and"Trap". In February 2020, she and Jennifer Lopez will perform during the Super Bowl LIV halftime show.

Shakira Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	157 cm
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Brown (Dyed blonde)

Facts about Shakira

• What is her ethnic background?
Shakira is of Spanish, Italian, Lebanese, and Colombian descent.
• Shakira speaks 5 languages, including Arabic.
• Shakirau0027s name means u201cgratefulu201d;
• What are her good deeds?
Shakira is the founder of charity organization that helps poor Columbian children. Shakira is also a UNICEF ambassador.
• Shakira is the youngest daughter of her father;
• What genre does her music belong to?
Shakirau0027s music is a mix of Latin rhythms and pop music.
• What is her real name?
Shakira is the singeru2019s real name. And her full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll.
• Shakira started belly dancing in school;
• The music teacher in her Catholic school said that Shakira sang like a goat;
• Shakira was hyperactive as a child;
• Did she have any plastic surgeries?
The beautiful singer says she never had plastic surgeries (and looking at her pictures as a teen everyone can say she doesnu2019t lie), however, Shakira thought of breast implants and lip fillers until she accepted herself the way she is.
• Shakira was offered the main female role in u201cZorrou201d but she rejected the offer because she doubted her acting talent;
• What were her first steps as a performer?
Shakira, being a teen, used to perform in different ventures in her town. One of her performances attracted attention of a talent manager who introduced the young singer to her first record label.
• How did her talent show off when she was a child?
Little Shakira at the age of four once couldnu2019t help starting to dance on the table in a restaurant when she herd traditional Arabic rhythms. Also, Shakira enjoyed singing in a school choir (but she was eliminated from it because of her vibrato).

Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Antonio Mebarak	Brother		N/A
Moises Mebarak	Brother		N/A
Tonino Mebarak	Brother		N/A
Milan Piquu00e9 Mebarak	Children		N/A
Sasha Piquu00e9 Mebarak	Children	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Celebrity Family Member
William Mebarak Chadid	Father		N/A
Antonio de la Ru00faa	Former partner	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Celebrity Family Member
Alberto Mebarak Spath	Grandfather		N/A
Nidia del Carmen Ripoll Torrado	Mother		N/A
Gerard Piquu00e9	Partner	$40 Million	Soccer Player
Patricia Mebarak	Sister		N/A
Lucy Mebarak	Sister		N/A
Ana Mebarak	Sister		N/A